Bicycle Safety Reminders
Spring is right around the corner, which means it is time for increasing our outdoor activities. Bicycle riding is a fun way to exercise and explore the beauty of our community. With more and more bike lanes being added to…
Preliminary Development Plan for Golden Bear Shopping Center
Attorney Don Plank—a member of the original development team for Arlington Gateway on Lane Avenue—has submitted a Preliminary Development Plan for the Golden Bear Shopping Center, for consideration by the Board of Zoning and Planning (BZAP). The Golden Bear Redevelopment…
Steps Taken Since the River Ridge/Kingsdale West Study Was Completed
From the fall of 2017 into mid-2018, the City took a detailed look at the River Ridge/Kingsdale West neighborhood through a formal study process. The purpose was to identify ways to preserve and strengthen this area through thoughtful steps that…
Lane Avenue Business Corridor Survey Findings
In recent years, the community has witnessed some significant changes within the Lane Avenue business area. As one of the community’s most desirable commercial districts, and with easy access to OSU and Columbus, this trend is sure to continue. And…
Opportunity to Serve on the Board of Zoning and Planning
The benefits of volunteering and community service are endless. You get to meet new people. You are part of a team that makes a difference in an area that is meaningful to you. It’s a great resume builder. And it…
COGO Bike Stations Come to UA
Central Ohio has approximately two million residents with an estimated growth of one million people over the next 30 years. This growth is exciting for Central Ohio, demonstrating a healthy economy and region, but it’s also causing local municipalities and…
Call for Board of Zoning and Planning Application
Periodically, the City has openings on Boards and Commissions that serve the community. Public service is voluntary, affording participants the opportunity to help shape their community in areas that interest them. Upper Arlington City Council invites interested residents to donate…
Arlington Gateway Project Update
With the Final Development Plan for the Arlington Gateway project approved by the Board of Zoning and Planning, the City has been working with the developer team to finalize a proposed Development Agreement between the two parties. City Council considered…
City Council Reviewing Proposed Development Agreement for Arlington Gateway
The Arlington Gateway project on Lane Avenue has been in the public eye since 2016, with two previous development plans approved by the Board of Zoning and Planning (BZAP). In 2018, the developer team expanded to include Continental Real Estate…
UA Schools to Present Two Elementary School Replacement Projects to BZAP
Upper Arlington is on the cusp of experiencing a phase of unprecedented reinvestment, and it’s not just in the economic development arena. The Upper Arlington Schools are on the verge of realizing their plans for making their school facilities 21st…
The Latest on Two Lane Avenue Developments
A significant driver behind the City’s three-year master planning process, which transpired 1998-2001, was to set the stage for maximizing future redevelopment of our limited commercial space while preserving the community’s unique residential nature. The resulting rezoning of key business…